Automation Engineer: PLCs, Control Panels & Commissioning

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed HR and Recruitment advertises an Automation Engineer position in Brackenfell, Cape Town. The role involves designing automation solutions, wiring schemes, PLC programming, and integration with irrigation panels, with travel across Southern Africa.

The ideal candidate holds a Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical engineering degree or is a final-year student, with knowledge of PLCs, Modbus, networking, and programming in Java/Python/C#/C++.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Final-year graduates will also be considered.
• Interest in PLC programming and understanding of Modbus RTU / TCP/IP.
• Interest in variable speed drives, solar PV and grid-powered systems.
• Understanding of Wi-Fi, Ethernet and system networking.
• Strong administration and technical documentation skills.
• Java, Python, C#, C++, SQL or other programming knowledge advantageous.
• Logical, self-driven and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong teamwork and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally and internationally.
• Bilingual in Afrikaans and English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams to develop practical automation solutions and project timelines.
• Assist with control panel layouts, electrical circuits, schematics and drawings.
• Program and integrate PLCs into irrigation and automation control panels.
• Work with motor control systems and variable speed drives.
• Perform in-house testing, setup and commissioning of control panels.
• Assist installation teams with on-site programming, setup and commissioning.
• Support the development of new products and improvements to existing systems.
• Provide technical support, after-sales service and product assistance to clients.
• Travel to project sites throughout Southern Africa when required.

Skills

PLC programming

Modbus RTU/TCP/IP

Wi-Fi & Ethernet networking

Documentation

Teamwork

Project deadline driven

Education

Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Java

Python

C#

C++

SQL

Job description

Exceed HR and Recruitment advertises an Automation Engineer position in Brackenfell, Cape Town. The role involves designing automation solutions, wiring schemes, PLC programming, and integration with irrigation panels, with travel across Southern Africa.

The ideal candidate holds a Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical engineering degree or is a final-year student, with knowledge of PLCs, Modbus, networking, and programming in Java/Python/C#/C++.